As a lowly side-scuttling chap, I bow to the sartorial elegance demonstrated by the British Army. Does anyone get tailor-made shirts (not uniform) and if so, any good tips? I am a big chap and normally get shirts in Lewins on Jermyn Street. However, the makers seem to equate an 18" collar & long arms with having a gut like a barrel! Any recommendations where I can capture some of the style missing in the average Crab mess? Cheers ..read more

Not been seen for a while, so who fancies a game? Few caveats to make it more interesting; (firstly) we'll be playing accordant to sections 1-72 of the Trumpington Variations, and sub-sections 7.2(b) through 16.4, excluding all of section 12 and sections 14.5 to 15.7(d), of the Dewsbury Rules. I'm sure the reasons for this will be apparent to everyone and thus not require explanation. Also (and no arguing) Reverse Gumption Thrusts after Nip are disallowed, Double-Backs are restricted to... Read more ..read more

HMS Prince of Wales, currently conducting trials off the American coast, has witnessed its first Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing.​ The Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) is a British endeavour—a capability at least a decade in the making—that will allow pilots to return to ship with more stores on the aircraft after a mission. It is a process designed to land jump-jet aircraft that uses both the vertical thrust from the jet engine and lift from the wings, thus... Read more ..read more

Here we are once again folks, The Crucible, Sheffield, in the middle of the World Snooker Championships. The world of coloured balls, and Green Baize. Where supreme Athletes stalk around a table waving sticks about trying to knock said coloured balls into hanging pockets. The talent on display is tremendous. Will it be Ronnie O'Sullivan once again, Judd Trump, or one of the up and coming young Chinese lads turn to lift the coveted trophy. World Snooker Champion 2024? Okay, enough with the... Read more ..read more

Giving HMS Victory a break for a while and getting onto something new, while back I built a M16 Halftrack, It's sat awaiting deployment, and I'm thinking of Ardennes snow scene with a Dodge, M16 and some officers doing a map check. I've made this figure set before and It's good, they won't look out of place in a winter setting, slushy snow, roadside ditch with destroyed abandoned kit of the Wehrmacht retreat, with the odd deceased or two laying unnoticed among the rubbish... Read more ..read more

Not a bad guide in my opinion even 90 years on.... What a Young Man Should Know, 1933. A checklist for becoming a proper man. This was published in the March 1933 issue of the American Harper’s Magazine. The writer, Robert Littell, details the abilities, skills, accomplishments, and extra-curricular proficiencies that every man should have if they are to become a self-sufficient and well-rounded human being, ready for life, and eventually, marriage and raising their own children. The... Read more ..read more

Canada is looking to splash out a few CND on some AWACS platform and tactical helos to replace the CH-146 Griffon (even though theres a major upgrade afoot for the fleet) AEW, next-gen helicopters among defence policy commitments for the RCAF - Skies Mag New airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft and funding for tactical helicopters to replace multi-role CH-146 Griffons, are among the key aerospace elements of an updated defence policy. skiesmag.com and this song springs to mind... Read more ..read more

This is being alluded to on TalkRadio, and online, but no details have emerged just yet. Why? Asylum seeker carried out UK terror attack to avenge Gaza, public not told Report: Asylum seeker carried out UK terror attack to avenge Gaza, public not told * * * www.timesofisrael.com ..read more

Why do lesbians choose partners that are the most butch, blokish looking "birds" (use that phrase loosely), then strap a huge rubber c**k on to have sex? Yes i know your average woman can be a little irrational but doesnt that defy all logic ..read more

Good morning all, I am a new forum member and just thought to intriduce myself. A bit about me: I was born in South Africa and grew up on a farm in the Waterburg mountains. I am Brittish by descent and have lived and worked in the UK as a Senior Project Managere for 6 years. I have applied to join the reservist for several reasons: I live and work in England. I pay English taxes. I have an English wife. Though I wasnt born here, I have chosen to make the UK my home and have pride in... Read more ..read more